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Today’s Releases – February 23rd

Tiffany — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:24 +0000

Today happens to be release day for a couple of my favorite authors. I am picking up quite a few books today, how about you?


Cat’s Claw Amber Benson Kindle Edition Goodreads	Battle of the Network Zombies Mark Henry Kindle Edition Goodreads	Black Magic Sanction Kim Harrison Books on Board Goodreads	Dead Matter Anton Strout Kindle Edition Goodreads KV Rating: 5 Stars

Demonfire Kate Douglas Amazon Goodreads	Demon Possessed Stacia Kane Kindle Edition Goodreads	Once Bitten Twice Dead Bianca D’Arc Amazon Goodreads	Blood of the Demon Diana Rowland Kindle Edition Goodreads

Releases to look forward to in 2010

Review: Bound to Shadows

Tiffany — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:43:33 +0000

Bound to Shadows
Keri Arthur
Release: October 27, 2009
Buy Kindle Version: here
Rating: 4 Stars

In the darkness, demons come out to play . . .
and someone must bring their sins to light.

Part vampire, part werewolf, Riley Jenson knows what can happen when vamps don’t play well with others. But she’s never seen anything like this: a series of brutal murders surrounding the latest hot spot for vampire-human hookups—and the victims aren’t just killed, they’re beheaded. Now Riley is launching into action, toying with a seductive—and highly suspicious—club owner, and finding herself in the middle of another mystery: women being killed one by one, without a trace of violence.

For Riley, solving multiple cases—in a world going mad with human and vampire passions—would have been tough enough. Instead she has two jealous lovers on her hands: Kye Murphy, the amber-eyed werewolf who makes Riley’s wolf blood howl—and Quinn, the cool, elegant vamp who has over a thousand years’ experience at fulfilling women’s desires. While she’s busy juggling these two sexy beasts, Riley’s detective work takes a stunningly violent turn. Finding a murderer is now a matter of life and death. Especially since the killer has long since found her . . .

I am a big Keri Arthur fan. The man character Riley has shown great development over the stretch of the last 8 books and I have been pleased with where the series is going. This latest release, book 8, is no different than previous books…offering readers a great story, lots of action, and many developments in the romance area of Riley’s life.

I loved the emotional issues and decisions Riley is faced with in Bound to Shadows. Arthur makes her character question her actions and not just give in to her nature…. asks Riley to be more than just a werewolf. We finally see Riley accepting who she is, both parts of her soul.

I greatly enjoyed the interactions between both Quinn & Riley, and Kade & Riley. Being a Quinn/Riley Shipper, Kye’s appearance and actions in the first half of this book had me unsure. He fascinates me and I found myself both enjoying and cringing at the scenes between him and Riley.

The really enjoyed this installment of the Riley Jenson series and it was over far too soon! I am already anxious for the next (and I believe last?) book …. will Quinn and Riley get their happy ever after? What will become of Liander and Rhoan? My only complaint about this book is the minimal parts Rhoan and Liander played in this one… I missed them!

FTC Disclaimer: This book was purchased by me

In My Mailbox: Hush, Hush!

Tiffany — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:58:38 +0000

These In My Mailbox posts will probably be rare since I tend to read everything on my kindle…. but I wanted to share what showed up today! A signed copy of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. The cover is just amazing on this, beautiful! Can’t wait to read this one.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for giving this away by contest on their twitter account!

Contest: Win Skin Game by Ava Gray!

Review: Covet

Tiffany — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:06:27 +0000

Covet
J.R. Ward
Release: Sept. 29, 2009
Buy Kindle Version: here
Rating: 3 Stars

Redemption isn’t a word Jim Heron knows much about—his specialty, both personally and professionally, is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. His weapon: the power of love. His enemy: the darkest of evil. And failure is not an option.

Vincent Di Pietro has surrendered himself to his business—until fate intervenes in the form of a tough-talking, Harley-riding, self-professed savior, and a woman who will make him question his destiny. With an ancient evil ready to claim him, Vin has to work with a fallen angel not only to win his beloved over…but to redeem his very soul.

I am a very big fan of J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series, because of that I had high expectations for Covet and the new Fallen Angel series. Unfortunately, the book fell short of it’s potential. It took me quite a while to get into the story and be invested in it. Even at almost the halfway point I wasn’t sure I was enjoying it. The story seemed to drag on and wasn’t engaging enough to grab hold of me and suck me in. Once I passed the halfway point things picked up and I knew I would finish it.

Jim Heron – a bad ass who wants to start his life fresh. He wants a quiet life where he can be left alone. I was prepared to dislike him, but grew quite fond of him by the end. I like the journey his character made throughout the story and if it were not for him I would have quit reading before I reached the halfway point.

Marie-Terese as a heroine was likable enough for me, but her character did not seem realistic or believable. Marie -Terese is a woman who prostitutes because she has large debts to pay off because of her ex-husband. She hates it and dislikes herself for doing it, later realizing she could be subconsciously punishing herself for her past actions. I am ok with all of that. Ward starts to lose me when Marie-Terese gives up the sexual goods to our hero without much of a hesitation. So much of the beginning of the book feature son how untrusting Marie-Terese is with men… not even trusting her boss who seemingly does anything to protect her and treat her well. Yet for some reason those trust issues virtually disappear and it isn’t more than a day or so before our hero and heroine have the all consuming life changing boots knocking? It just isn’t realistic for this character. I expected more hesitation and trepidation than we were given.

Vin- our hero was just “eh” for me. I liked him well enough, but I felt like we have seen him before in Ward’s books.

I am intrigued by the plot put forth by this series. I like the idea behind the battle for good and evil using a flawed but good intentioned character. This book fell short on plot when it comes to the subplot of Marie-Terese’s stalker. It seemed like an afterthought and had little to do with the driving force behind the series. I could have done with out it.

All of that said, I will keep reading the series. Even with this book’s faults, the series idea is a good one and J.R. Ward is great at interactions between her characters. I am looking forward to seeing how J.R. Ward will handle a series where not every book can end with a happy ever after.

FTC Disclaimer: This book was purchased by me